Margie Williams the Family Resource Coordinator and Monique Butler explained the difference between PTO and SGC.

Introductions of all in attendance

Dr. Lesley Morgan Thompson explained a bit more about SGC. It should be comprised of 7 parents, 5 teachers, and 2 community leaders.

Parents are members of the SGC for a 2 year period. Nominations can include themselves/parent. Forms will be going home within the next few weeks for the voting process. Multiple people can be voted for.

SGC thoughts for the year ahead/today’s discussion:

Possibly implementing home visits within the school community so that the interactions are more 1 on 1 and brainstorming some ideas of how to possibly start it.

Monique will send out reminders of next meeting about a month in advance, and then again a few weeks in advance.

Monique shared about the Pittsburg visit- dynamics as a team, home visits, families to feel like they're part of the school.

Early November- (November 3rd) 9-11:30 welcoming walk-through. Group will be comprised of about 8 parents, and some staff. Some things they will be looking for include- “Are we a welcoming environment/school?” When they walk through as teams they gather information which will generate a report.

People expressed interest on being part of that team include: Joana Moore, Aston Eason, Pastor Renee Baisden, Ryan Balancier, Annette Weekes, Monique Butler (if another staff member was needed)